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Dinesh Karthik said Andy Flower will likely stay with RCB despite being a top candidate for the England Test coach role. Karthik noted, "I would be very surprised if he took it, considering where England are and his packed schedule as well." The ECB will pick a new coach soon.
The International Cricket Council decided to support Afghan refugee women cricketers, targeting a 2030 pathway to international competition. The board approved a development programme offering coaching and tours. Player Nahida Sapan said, "This programme has already made a real difference to us," helping them train and play as a team.
France and Spain face off in a 2026 World Cup clash where France’s high-scoring attack meets Spain’s solid defense. France scored 16 goals, while Spain conceded only one. The midfield battle will decide the winner, as Spain’s passing accuracy reached 91 percent. Both teams look ready for this intense football match.
Mbappe is 27 and leads France’s frontline with eight goals in this World Cup. As legends like Messi and Ronaldo fade, the star has space to rule the game. He already got footballing immortality in 2018. Now, he wants to show his class again after a tough time at PSG.
Former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy sparked a racism row after claiming France’s football team has no French players. Leaders from both nations condemned the remarks ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup semi-final. French Minister Aurore Berge said, "It's time they stopped and that sport becomes sport again," defending the team's diversity.
The ICC reconstituted a Special Taskforce to help Afghan refugee women cricketers return to the field. Since the Taliban banned them in 2021, these players live abroad. The ICC now aims to build a roadmap for them to join qualification pathways by 2030, giving these determined athletes a clear goal.
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur wants more women's Test matches after a historic 270-run win over England at Lord's. "Hopefully we will get ten more Test matches and we can keep performing," she said. Yastika Bhatia scored a century, while Kranti Gaud and Sneh Rana took many wickets to secure victory.
Senuja Wekunagoda hit an unbeaten 203 to help Sri Lanka Under-19 reach 344 for four against India U-19 on Monday. Despite losing two early wickets in Galle, the hosts recovered well. Wekunagoda led the fightback with strong partnerships, while India used seven bowlers but struggled to take more wickets all day.
India face England in the first ODI on July 14, 2026, at Edgbaston, Birmingham. After a tough run in T20Is, India look for a fresh start with the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The visitors hope their seasoned players bring stability against a confident England side this Sunday.
Shubman Gill said the recent T20I series defeat will not affect India ahead of the first ODI against England on July 13, 2026. Gill wants to test new combinations for the 2027 World Cup. He said, "I don't think the defeats will affect us," focusing on building a strong team.
Brendon McCullum will step down as England Test coach after the team failed to get the results they wanted. The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed this on Sunday. McCullum said, "I'm disappointed for all the fans that we couldn't get the results that everyone wanted, and I'm sorry."
Former England Test head coach Brendon McCullum broke his silence on Monday, July 13, after his removal. He apologized to fans for failing to deliver key results. "I was disappointed initially but at the same time, it's a results business," McCullum said. He remains proud of his aggressive coaching tenure.